- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morganfield, KY
Union County High School
Federal NCES profile for Union County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210564001338
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Morganfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY.
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210564001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Union County High School grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 210564001338 · Morganfield, KY High · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 17.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County Middle School (413 students)
Union County High School grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Union County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union County High School
642 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
413 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary School
343 students
- Morganfield El
Morganfield Elementary School
328 students
- Uniontown Elem 199
Uniontown Elementary School
199 students
- Union County P 90
Union County Preschool and Headstart
90 students
What this shows Union County High School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County High School compares
Union County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Union County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County reports $15,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morganfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Preschool and Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 90:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union County High School
How many students attend Union County High School?
Union County High School has 642 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morganfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County High School?
46.8% of students at Union County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County High School?
The largest demographic group at Union County High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Morganfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County High School?
Union County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union County High School rank among public schools in Morganfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morganfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County?
Besides Union County High School, Union County also operates Union County Middle School (413 students), Sturgis Elementary School (343 students), and Morganfield Elementary School (328 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.